Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 7-14 - Humility and Power

This morning in Luke 14:7–14, Jesus uses a dinner party to teach us a powerful lesson about humility and the dangers of power. He notices how guests scramble for the best seats and reminds them that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be exalted. Then He turns to the host and says not to invite people who can repay the favor, but to invite those who can’t—the poor, the crippled, the blind—because that’s what real generosity looks like. Jesus is showing us that God’s Kingdom isn’t about status, influence, or power—it’s about humility, service, and grace. Power can corrupt us if we chase it, but humility draws us closer to Christ. So today, let’s choose the lowly seat, give without expecting anything in return, and trust that in God’s time, He’ll lift us up in the way that truly matters.

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